Plan your Studies in Germany
We present you a simplified route for studies in Germany. Follow these steps one by one to keep track of where you are right now and what you need to do to turn your dream of studying in Germany as reality.
Step 1 Identify a study program.
As Career guidance experts, we suggest you think about the study program for at least six months in advance for finalizing your decision. This period will allow you to scan all the German universities that offer courses related to your desired professional field.
Once you identify, you can focus on a smaller list of universities that seem ideal for you. You can either decide to focus on just one university or apply to several that you like best to increase your chances of securing admission.
Identifying a university and study program is very important because it determines everything.
There are over 380 officially recognized universities throughout Germany, and they offer a total of over 17,000 study programmes.
Step 2 Meet the requirements.
Once you have identified your study program and the university, you must check out all the requirements. For this purpose, you can refer to the university website and their admission section; for more details, you may also contact the university directly.
Step 3 Learn the Language
In Germany, most undergraduate courses are taught in the native language, whereas many study programs at higher academic levels are taught entirely or partially in the German language. On the other than at university, you will often have to speak German with locals. Having a solid-rock knowledge in the German language guarantees, you will comprehend study materials, understand what is taught in lectures while being able to express your thoughts adequately.
Step 4 Financial Resources
An international student in Germany must possess a minimum of €10,236, which is estimated to be enough for a student to cover the cost of living for the first year of his studies. Deposit the amount into a German blocked bank account.
Usually, six months before your application would be early enough to start collecting this money and two weeks before applying for your student visa, and you must have them deposited.
Step 5Â Apply For Apply For Admission
Most of the German universities are part of the national university online application platform known as UniAssist. You may also browse www. DAAD.in
Universities in Germany are a hub for international students, and admission committees g heavily loaded with foreign applications. Going through all the applications takes time, so you need to submit your application as soon as possible to take advantage.
You must submit your application once the call for application is opened and then wait for the admission letter.
Depending on what level of studies you’re pursuing in Germany, the application procedures vary slightly.
Step 6 German Student Visa
We suggest you contact the German embassy/consulate in person and make a visa appointment while collecting the documents.
Make sure that you have secured the proper financial means for studying in Germany. We suggest opening a blocked bank account with Fintiba. Fintiba is a German officially approved by the German Federal Foreign Office.
Along with other documents, the German embassy/consulate in your home country will also require you to get a health insurance policy after getting the student visa.
Step 7 Accommodation
Though accommodation in Germany for international students is not that expensive, as an international student, you should strive to find the most financially suitable place for you.
You can try to find an accommodation online before landing Germany you must find accommodation as soon as you gain your student visa. Two weeks before your landing in Germany should be fine.
Step 8. Enroll At Your University.
To enrol at your university course in Germany, you need to personally appear at the administration office of your university and submit the following documents:
· Your valid passport
· A passport photo
· Your Visa or Residence Permit
· Completed and signed Application Form
· Degree qualifications (original documents or certified copies)
· The Letter of Admission
· Proof of health insurance in Germany (You can get your health insurance here.)
· The payment fee receipt
Following the enrollment in the university administration will issue you a registration document (ID card) which can be used later for residence permit application and attendance of your classes.
The public higher education in Germany is for free, but you will still have to pay a registration fee which ranges somewhat between €150 and €250. Additionally, you will have to pay for your semester ticket to use public transportation free of charge for six months
A high-quality educational system helps you to advance in your career, learn a new language by making new friends and socializing with other students, and gain a fantastic life experience to remember for years to come by studying and living as an international student in Germany.
The average costs of living for students range between 630 – 1,000 EUR/month, including accommodation, which also is the most considerable expense. As of now, the amount is 8640€. This same amount used to be 8040 Euros back in 2008, but now it has risen to 10,236 Euros w.e.f Jan 1, 2020, according to the official German government website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A few top-ranked universities in Germany as mentioned here:
- RWTH Aachen University
- University of Mannheim
- University of Bremen
- University of Cologne
- Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT)
- Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich
- Heidelberg University
- Technical University of Munich
- The Humboldt University of Berlin
There are only two significant intakes for Germany, namely the Summer intake in March and the Winter intake in Oct each year.
Popular study programs among Indian students in Germany are Engineering, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Law, Economics and Social Sciences.
All international students studying in Germany are eligible for a Post Study Work permit of up to 18 months on graduation, to find a job. Students may work part-time for a total of 120 full or 240 half days in a year as a student. Usually, as per university norms, a student would not be allowed to work for more than 20 hours a week during the study term.
A few universities popular among Indian students – RWTH Aachen, TU Chemnitz, FreieUniversität Berlin, University of Duisburg-Essen, University of Magdeburg, FH Rhein-Waal, TU Munchen, TU Darmstadt, TU Kaiserslautern, University of Stuttgart, TU Dresden.
A student aiming for a study in German Universities expected to meet the stringent admission requirements like a good academic average, required a level of language proficiency and some courses demand calibre of German language knowledge at least up to the CEFR level B2.
